Pauline Hanson lashes progressives after ‘sold out’ film cancelled

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has launched a vehement critique against what she terms ‘super progressives,’ following the alleged last-minute cancellation of screenings for her controversial animated film. The M-rated satirical production, ‘A Super Progressive Movie,’ which lampoons cancel culture through slapstick violence and sexual content, faced abrupt cancellations in Melbourne and Hobart despite previously reported sold-out premieres. Senator Hanson characterized the incident as emblematic of Australia’s descent into excessive political correctness, asserting that the nation has grown ‘frightened of giving imaginary offence to imaginary people.’ She countered critics who labeled the film ‘dangerous’ by describing it instead as a ‘love letter to Australia,’ highlighting that its Sydney premiere reportedly received a standing ovation. The Queensland senator framed the cancellations as an assault on free speech, arguing that suppressing expression only exposes ‘bigotry and weakness’ while paradoxically generating greater public interest. This controversy emerges amid surging polling numbers for Hanson’s party, which recent surveys place ahead of the Coalition for the first time, fueling speculation about her political ascendancy. While online ticketing platforms showed certain screenings as sold out with tickets priced between $99-$129, the film remained conspicuously absent from official cinema listings, creating ambiguity about its actual availability.